Senior Legal Counsel

Sellick Partnership Limited- In-House; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and services company in Leeds is seeking a qualified Senior Legal Counsel to join their team. Offering a hybrid working arrangement, this role involves drafting contracts, providing legal advice on construction projects, and supporting project governance. Ideal candidates will be solicitors experienced in Construction Law. A competitive salary of £80,000- £100,000 and excellent benefits, including 25 days leave, are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life cover (3x salary)

Discounts and wellbeing support

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction Law and familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong background in contract negotiation and revision.
• Ability to provide practical commercial legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts within construction and refurbishment.
• Provide legal advice on various projects and operational matters.
• Support project governance and tenders effectively.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Drafting

Commercial Legal Advice

Public Procurement

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Leeds

Hybrid working

Permanent

£80,000- £100,000

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working alongside a leading energy and services company in their search for a qualified Senior Legal Counsel to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful Legal Counsel will be joining the division that specialises in providing refurbishment, housing services, and sustainable energy solutions to both public and private sector clients.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation, directly supporting its legal and business teams, as well as engaging with external stakeholders to deliver innovative and impactful projects.

The successful Senior Legal Counsel will be able to benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, with the ideal candidate being able to attend the office in Leeds twice a week.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, particularly within construction and refurbishment
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of projects
• Support tenders, project governance, and ongoing operational matters
• Work closely with business teams across the organisation, along with external legal counterparts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including:
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life cover (3x salary), discounts, and wellbeing support.
• Access to professional development programs.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, with experience in Construction Law, including a familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts. A background in public procurement would also be advantageous.

If interested in this exciting role, apply now! If you would like to know more information about this brilliant opportunity, please contact Zac Carter at our Manchester office.

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